Define the term 'job production'.

Mark scheme

Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2021). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.

1. [1] production of one-off items, one-by-one
2. [1] specialised/unique items designed by/for customers
3. [1] hand-made/limited supply
4. [1] each item finished before next one produced
5. [1] correct example e.g. designer dresses, watches
6. [1] economies of scale/ cost reduction as the scale of production increases.
7. [1] speed of production will be increased due to use of machinery and less skilled workers due to repetition of tasks.
8. [1] less capital because the same equipment can be used for multiple products unlike the often very specialised equipment used in job production.
9. [1] customer demands can still be met but in the production of a batch of several products rather than one individual product.
10. [1] Accept any other valid response.